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Somerset family almost lost £1m winnings after ignoring National Lottery’s calls

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The Independent UK

Kentucky Landlord to Pay $150,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Claims Against Female Tenants

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Danny Bell, the owner and manager of residential rental properties in Somerset, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging he sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act, according to an official announcement from the department.

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I was embarrassed by my unfinished home until someone else photographed it

I thought the wonky walls, scratched floors and unfinished projects would be all they saw – I couldn't have been more wrong

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Hosepipe ban for millions more Brits – which new areas are affected?

South West Water is implementing temporary hosepipe restrictions for customers across Devon , Cornwall , parts of Dorset and Somerset , and the Isles of Scilly . The ban, effective from midnight tomorrow (Saturday 8 August), is a response to prolonged dry weather, significantly below-average rainfall and high demand. These…

The Independent UK

In 1956, an 11-year-old took an abbot’s kneecap and medieval tile from Glastonbury Abbey; 70 years later, his widow returned it from Australia

A medieval abbot's kneecap and a floor tile have been returned to Glastonbury Abbey more than 70 years after they were taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological dig. The artefacts were kept in Australia for decades before the boy's widow brought them back following his death in 2025.

The Times of India

Jewish leaders refuse to meet with former neo-Nazi Tory candidate

Jewish leaders, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council , have declined an offer to meet Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former antisemitic internet troll selected as a Conservative council candidate for Crewkerne South ward in Somerset . Bonehill-Paine was previously jailed in 2016 for racially…

The Independent UK

Jewish leaders refuse to meet former neo-Nazi Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been selected to fight the Crewkerne South ward in Somerset next May

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Jewish leaders turn down meeting with former antisemite Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been selected to fight the Crewkerne South ward in Somerset next May.

Evening Standard

Former neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate for Somerset council election

Joshua Bonehill-Paine, creator of satirical Crewkerne Gazette, has convictions including for harassing a Jewish MP

The Guardian - UK

‘Are you tired?’: I tried The BYD Sealion 7 EV and it even knows when I yawn

Independent Editor-in-Chief Geordie Greig is spending the next few months with BYD's range-topping Sealion 7 to find out whether China's fastest-growing car brand can really tempt drivers away from the established names.

The Independent UK

British father jailed for life for killing 4-week-old son after drinking eight pints

A British father has been jailed for life after being convicted of murdering his four-week-old son, who died from catastrophic head and spinal injuries sustained during a violent assault at the family's home in Somerset.

The Times of India

Father jailed for life after murdering newborn baby by shaking him

Atticus Bartlett died in hospital after collapsing at his family home in Chard, Somerset, on July 16 2022.

Evening Standard

Rare heron rarely seen in the UK spotted in Somerset

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The Independent UK

Rare heron spotted on camera at Somerset National Trust site

This stocky member of the heron family typically grows up to 66cm in size

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Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free

Black-crowned night heron one of many species thriving at Holnicote Estate where river ‘reset’ has transformed area into lush oasis

The Independent UK

Longest spell without rain for decades in parts of England as heatwave lingers on

The Met Office also revealed that temperatures in the UK on Thursday peaked at 30.6C in Somerset

The Independent UK

Partner of convicted sex offender found dead after overdose, inquest hears

Kelly Faiers, 61, was found at the home of Richard Scatchard, 70, in Minehead, Somerset, in October 2023

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From Historic Links To Unusual Parkland Terrain And A Hilltop Beauty: The English County That's Got It All

Jeremy Ellwood experiences a very enjoyable mix of Somerset's hilltop, links and parkland courses in fine spring weather on his latest visit to this western county

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The Independent UK

Severe delays on M5 after fault is reported

Drivers have been warned of continued delays on the M5 following closures due to “a defect with overhead power lines.” According to a National Highways update on X , the motorway “in Somerset has reopened in both directions between J22 Highbridge and J23 Puriton”. It added: “There are delays of…

Evening Standard

Ambulance chief issues alcohol warning as fans prepare to cheer for England amid punishing heatwave

People are being urged to drink responsibly and consume plenty of water in between alcoholic beverages

The Independent UK

Brits warned to ‘drink responsibly’ and avoid exercising outside during record-breaking heatwave

The Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset

The Guardian - UK

Teenage boy found not guilty of murdering Aria Thorpe, nine, in Somerset

Jury clears 16-year-old of murder and manslaughter over the death of Aria, who died from a single stab wound

Evening Standard

UK sees new highest June temperature as records tumble for second day in a row

The Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.4C at Yeovilton, Somerset, on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Forecasters warn of even higher temperatures amid sweltering heatwave

Red warnings for extreme heat have been issued for an area from London and the south coast to Swansea, Somerset and Birmingham until late on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Temperature could continue to rise as heatwave brings record-breaking figures

Red warnings for extreme heat remain in place

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